VIP Protection Unit seen assaulting motorist work with Deputy President Mashatile
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile has confirmed that the VIP Protection Unit officers involved in a road rage where three people were assaulted work with him.
Mashatile said this in a statement Tuesday morning following heavy circulation of the clip on social media on Monday.
He also said that National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Fannie Masemola, has promised a thorough investigation of the incident and articulated the conduct expected of police officers very well.
Members of the SAPS are meant to uphold and protect the fundamental rights of every person and exercise the powers conferred upon them in a responsible and controlled manner,” he said. The Deputy President fully endorses these sentiments.
e also appealed to the public to allow the SAPS the necessary space to complete its investigation into the incident and take whatever corrective action is deemed necessary.
“The Deputy President has full confidence in the SAPS under the leadership of Minister Bheki Cele and the command of General Masemola to do the right thing in this regard” read the statement.
